49ers 7–17 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2014

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 36.4% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 37.9% completion, -7.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.77 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 17–7 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 7–3 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: P. Richardson
Top passer: Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play: (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2014-12-14

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 17–7 on 2014-12-14, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 7–3 halftime lead. P. Richardson posted a game-high +4.66 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	0	7	0	0	0	7
Seattle Seahawks	3	0	7	7	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers

+3SF 19

SEA 10

+1SEA 2

SF 10

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 3:45FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
SF 19
Score
0-3
(3:45) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:27TD
Frank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 10
Score
6-3
(13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 13:22XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
7-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 2:24TD
MLM. Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
SF 4
Score
7-9
(2:24) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 2:19XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
7-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:24TD
PRP. Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
SF 10
Score
7-16
(13:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-P.Richardson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:20XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
7-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
2Jayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
3A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
4Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
5C. Hyde · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
6G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
7R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
8M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

P. Richardson — SEA · Receiving

P. Richardson posted the highest total EPA (+4.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

P. Richardson's top snap (+2.23 EPA): (13:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-P.Richardson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+3.44 EPA): Frank Gore Jr. — (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -7.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	-0.100	+0.040
Offensive success rate	37.1%	47.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.130	+0.042
Rush EPA/play	-0.074	+0.117
Defensive EPA/play	-0.040	+0.100
Defensive success rate	52.6%	62.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: -0.10 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +3.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 8 drives, -6.98 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr. (Q2 13:27)
Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q3 2:24)
Seattle Seahawks — P. Richardson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 13:24)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 3:45)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q2 13:27) — (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 13:22) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 2:19) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-P.Richardson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 13:20) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 40 for 15 yards (29-E.Thomas). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.69]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:27) — (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.44]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left end pushed ob at SF 24 for 15 yards (30-L.McFadden). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +1.37]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse to SF 42 for 47 yards (20-P.Cox). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.00]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin to SF 29 for 35 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.78]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:27) — (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.44]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse to SF 42 for 47 yards (20-P.Cox). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.00]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) 49-B.Miller up the middle to SEA 38 for no gain (93-O.Schofield). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -2.89]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 40 for 15 yards (29-E.Thomas). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.69]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 3:45 · SF 19 · Score 0-3
(3:45) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 13:27 · SEA 10 · Score 6-3
(13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 13:22 · SEA 2 · Score 7-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 2:24 · SF 4 · Score 7-9
(2:24) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 2:19 · SF 2 · Score 7-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:24 · SF 10 · Score 7-16
(13:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-P.Richardson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:20 · SF 2 · Score 7-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
P. Richardson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2014-12-14?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-7 in Week 15, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 13:27) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 2:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 13:24) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 3:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 36.4% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 37.9% completion, -7.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

P. Richardson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.23 EPA): (13:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-P.Richardson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

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